Hope is the thing with feathers. Hope Helps Me Win the War After hitting rock bottom again these past few weeks, seeing a future for myself has been impossible. Without…
Tag: childhood trauma
I Am Mary Mathieu: Voiceless But Mighty
My Voiceless Past I grew up believing that anything I said or did would offend someone, so I learned to silence the beautiful voice I once had. The little outgoing…
Show Them They Are Worth Fighting For
Am I Worth Fighting For? As often as I put on a brave face, I am not okay. Every day, I live with the reality that I never experienced…
Carry on for the Ones You Love
Love Surrounds You Amid Fear Carry on for those you love, even when it is hard, even when you are terrified. Carry On For Love Soon I will be 20…
Be Their Safety: Help Heal the Motherless
I Long for Safety Safety is what I long for. The Little Girl Imagine this. A little girl who is seven years old craves a mother's love more than anything,…
Mental Health Issues in the Family
When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other…
Childhood Trauma: You Are Not Alone, Your Feelings Matter, and We Can Heal Together
Childhood trauma is formed in many ways; from using demeaning language to physical abuse. Studies have shown that children exposed to negative child-rearing practices tend to be anti-social, aggressive, and…
Children and Trauma: The Effects of the Border Policies of the United States
Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has…